Photo: NPS Photo

Sage Creek Campground

22 sites · Free · Check availability on arrival · RVs to 18 ft

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Check availability on arrivalFree / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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22Sites

FreePer night

18 ftRVs

Reservations

We do not take reservations for this campground. Camping is on a first come, first serve, basis.

Fees

Sage Creek Primitive Campground Tent camping and RV camping is allowed. The road in the campground as well as the road leading to the campground are gravel roads. When it rains these roads can become difficult to traverse. There is no fee to camp in this campground. No fires or open flame permitted.	Free

Season & hours

Bison often wander through this primitive campground, located on the west side of the park's North Unit. Access is located off of the Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. The road provides limited turnarounds for large recreational vehicles. Camping is free of charge. Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but no water is available on-site. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use.

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 18 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 18 ft
RV notes	Motor homes, pull behind trailers, and other recreational vehicles greater than 18 feet in length are prohibited. This limitation does not apply to horse trailers. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Primitive Camping Areas
Campfires	The vast open prairies of the Badlands contain a variety of plants and animals. This variety and the relative openness make the Badlands a naturalist's paradise. In an effort to maintain the prairie grassland, fires are not allowed within Badlands National Park. You may use small, portable propane grills at your campsite for cooking.
Wheelchair	The Sage Creek Campground offers a rustic camping experience with no water available onsite. The area has accessible vault toilets, although the terrain in and around the campground is rough.
ADA	The Sage Creek Campground offers a rustic camping experience with no water available onsite. The area has accessible vault toilets, although the terrain in and around the campground is rough.

Getting there

Sage Creek Campground, Wall, SD 57790

The campground is located in the Sage Creek Wilderness. It is accessible only via the Sage Creek Rim Rd which is accessible either by Highway 44 or Highway 240.

Contact

(605) 433-5361 · badl_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Badlands

Cedar Pass96 sites · $37–$47 · Reservations · RVs OK

About Sage Creek

Sage Creek Campground is a primitive campground. There is no charge to stay here and camping is available on a first come first serve basis. The campground rarely fills to capacity.

Photos

Rolling green hills of grass with juniper trees under blue sky. — The area surrounding the campground hosts one of the last mixed-grass prairies in the country. · NPS Photo

Dirt road meanders around several camping sites amid prairie grass and under blue sky. — The campground is first-come, first-serve and frequently reaches capacity during busy months. · NPS Photo

Dirt path travels along brown prairie grasses under blue sky. — Seasonal changes and extreme weather make careful planning a necessity for enjoying the campground. · NPS Photo

Muddy meandering creek exposes badlands formations under blue sky. — No water in the Badlands is potable. Bring everything you need. · NPS Photo

Dozens of bison graze green grasses with layers badlands buttes in the background. — The campground is in the bison area and so be aware when exploring the campground and surrounding environs. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

32°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Thu, Nov 12

Day

53°F

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

30°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

58°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

36°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

54°F

Partly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

36°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

The Badlands weather is variable and unpredictable with temperature extremes ranging from 116° F to -40° F. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Hailstorms and occasional tornadoes can descend on the Badlands with sudden fury. Winters are typically cold with 12 to 24 inches of total snowfall.

Rules

Sage Creek Campground is a free, first-come first-serve campground with 22 sites located on Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. Motor homes, pull behind trailers, and other recreational vehicles greater than 18 feet in length are prohibited. This limitation does not apply to horse trailers. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use. Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but not water. Potable water is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Generators are not permitted. Due to fire danger, campfires are not permitted in this campground and collection of wood is prohibited. However, camp stoves or contained charcoal grills can be used in campgrounds and picnic areas. When using charcoal grills, ensure the charcoal is cool prior to disposal to prevent a trash fire.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.